井水

jǐngshuǐ
noun #20,496

Meanings

  1. 1 well water
  2. 2 water from a well

Examples

Cūn lǐ de rén dōu hē jǐngshuǐ, qīngliáng gāntián.
The villagers all drink well water, which is cool and sweet.
Jǐngshuǐ bù fàn héshui, gè zǒu gè de lù.
Well water doesn't interfere with river water — everyone goes their own way.

Tips

culture
The idiom 井水不犯河水 (jǐngshuǐ bù fàn héshuǐ) — 'well water does not interfere with river water' — means to mind one's own business and not intrude on others' affairs. It is widely used in disputes to say 'I'll stay in my lane if you stay in yours'.

Stroke Order

jǐng
shuǐ